Where The Cool Things Are

As a perpetually tapped-in native Atlantan, and seeker of all things amazing; believe me when I tell you- this is the most important list to ever hit your inbox. This curated selection of weekly affairs is for and from artists, tastemakers, change catalysts, industry disruptors, and elite twerk masters.

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Taste of Buckhead
Oct
31

Taste of Buckhead

Join us for the 20th annual Taste of Buckhead, a night of culinary discovery, community celebration, and masked elegance in the heart of Atlanta’s premier dining district.

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Style is Forever: André Leon Talley
Oct
15

Style is Forever: André Leon Talley

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s personal collection, including ready-to-wear, couture, and bespoke pieces, highlighting some of his most recognizable moments from legendary Met Galas to famed front rows as well as more intimate occasions and celebrations.

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Hapeville Main Street Gallery Stroll
Oct
4

Hapeville Main Street Gallery Stroll

“On Saturday, July 12 from 5–9 PM, Downtown Hapeville transforms into a Gallery Crawl! Stroll through town with a drink in hand as local businesses become pop-up exhibition spaces featuring incredible work from local artists.

“❗️” Marks the spot! Each exhibition space will have a big explanation point marker created by the artists at @freesideatlanta 🤩”

No RSVP Required

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Atlanta Art Week
Oct
3
to Oct 5

Atlanta Art Week


Atlanta Art Week is a new initiative that celebrates the visual arts in one of the fastest-growing art hubs in the United States. Founded by Art Advisor Kendra Walker in 2022 with lead partner SUTTON (2022-2024), AAW aims to create a dynamic environment that brings together galleries, artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to promote cultural exchange, education, economic development, and art appreciation. AAW aims to highlight contemporary art, provide opportunities for growth and recognition, and promote Atlanta nationally.

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SITE
Sep
27

SITE

SITE is a one-night contemporary art festival transforming the 12-acre Goat Farm into a vast, living exhibition. Last year’s debut was described by Art Papers as “a clear triumph.”

This year promises monumental art installations, live performances, exhibitions, and open studios—exploring “site” in all its forms: physical, digital, temporal, perceptual, and site-specific.

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Vanguard Art Show
Sep
27

Vanguard Art Show

Ever been to an art show? If so, not this one! The Vanguard Art Show will be a celebration of culture through fine art & music. Our DJ and live band will set the mood with Hip Hop, House, Afrobeat and Soul throughout the night. Be there!

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15th Annual RICE Awards
Sep
27

15th Annual RICE Awards

RICE Award nominees are innovative and charitable visionaries who recognize the importance of their presence and contribution to their Community, State and beyond. Nominees are selected by a panel of industry professionals, community leaders and everyday citizens. Each category is about a community leader who has used their position to develop or implement programs that have changed the face of our communities and helped people in innumerable ways. The Carter Unlimited LLC mission for The RICE Awards and their Foundation is simple. “We honor the unsung heroes of the community.” These are 2025 categories in the following industries…

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ABV Gallery 15th Anniversary Party
Sep
27

ABV Gallery 15th Anniversary Party

ABV Gallery is turning 15! Celebrate our 15-year anniversary with us on Saturday, September 27th as we throw a giant day-to-night celebration during the neighborhood’s annual @eavstrut in East Atlanta Village.

Free RSVP in the link in bio.

From noon to 10PM, our gallery and the ABV Art Yard will come alive with murals, music, food, and art:
•10 new large-scale murals painted live in the Art Yard
•EVOLUTION: Anniversary Edition, a massive group exhibition featuring new works from 70+ local and international artists
•DJs, food trucks, and specialty cocktails carrying the party into the evening

It’s been one year in our new space, and we’re just getting started. Come celebrate with us!

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Atlanta Center for Photography Gala &  After Party
Sep
26

Atlanta Center for Photography Gala & After Party


This year’s gala, Expanded Aperture, reflects ACP’s commitment to broadening artistic horizons. Just as an aperture opens to let in more light, ACP opens new pathways for photographers through artwork commissions, community collaborations, and dynamic programming that transforms how we see and engage with the world.

Join us at the striking Forth Hotel, a space whose very architecture mirrors the theme of expanded vision. The evening will begin with a silent auction and cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner and presentation honoring this year’s event honorees: Corinne Adams and Mickalene Thomas

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Atlanta Art Fair
Sep
26
to Sep 28

Atlanta Art Fair

Atlanta Art Fair returns to Pullman Yards this September 25–28, 2025 to build on the expansive momentum of the fair’s inaugural edition. As a continued catalyst for cultural enrichment and artistic exchange, Atlanta Art Fair 2025 will feature an inclusive roster of compelling programs and a diverse collection of innovative events, talks, performances, and installations that work to enhance the city’s existing community of artists, galleries, institutions, and collectors.

Atlanta Art Fair is under the leadership of Fair Director Kelly Freeman, working alongside Artistic Director Nato Thompson and Atlanta-based advisors Tim and Dirk von Gal, founders of the Intersect Art Fair group.


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AquaVino
Sep
26

AquaVino

Immerse yourself in a night of unlimited wine tastings featuring exceptional selections from around the world, gourmet cuisine crafted by top local chefs, and live entertainment that brings the Aquarium to life after dark. Bid on exclusive experiences and unique items during our thrilling live auction—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of our awe-inspiring aquatic exhibits.

Aqua Vino returns for its 19th year, inviting you to an unforgettable evening in support of Georgia Aquarium’s mission to advance ocean research, rescue, and conservation.

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Path 400 Opening
Sep
26

Path 400 Opening

We are proud to support @livablebuckhead in celebrating the continued expansion of PATH 400, a vital step toward enhancing connectivity and livability in our community.

Please join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of the newest segment of PATH 400 on September 26. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to sustainable infrastructure and a more walkable, vibrant Buckhead.

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Luna Luna
Sep
24

Luna Luna

Come one, come all to Luna Luna:

Forgotten Fantasy Atlanta! *

Experience the magic at

Pullman Yards starting September 24th.

Step inside the spectacular showcase of the world's first art amusement park - lost since 1987 and now brought back to life.

  • Attractions by world-renowned artists including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Salvador Dall, Roy Lichtenstein, and more.

  • Performances by Poncilí Creación's cast of playful characters.

  • Music by André 3000, David Byrne, Floating Points, Jamie xx, and others.

  • Unmissable programming, collaborations and special events!

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Atlanta International Fashion Week
Sep
23
to Sep 28

Atlanta International Fashion Week

Welcome Aboard! Atlanta International Fashion Week is engineering the global fashion experience and attracting industry influencers with a passport to arts, culture, fashion and entertainment. The destination is fashion with a journey through art and an encounter with style. The proclaimed Atlanta International Fashion Week is bridging the gap and connecting continents through fashion!

Register HERE

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Friends in Fashion Networking Party
Sep
22

Friends in Fashion Networking Party

Join us for a night of fashion and networking at our Friends In Fashion Networking Party! This event is designed to bring together creatives working all across the fashion scene, including, manufactureres, designers, photographers, stylists, models, makeup artists and more.

Mix and mingle with fellow creatives who share your passion for fashion. Make new connections that could lead to exciting collaborations, lasting friendships, and fresh perspectives.

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Miami Circle Gallery Stroll
Sep
21

Miami Circle Gallery Stroll

“Miami Circle is home to the largest single gathering of fine art galleries in Atlanta. Join us for this FREE event, experiencing some of the foremost art galleries while discovering stunning local, regional and international artists.”

No RSVp Required

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Jazz On The Lawn
Sep
19

Jazz On The Lawn

Callanwolde is proud to host the 2025 Jazz on the Lawn series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. The Callanwolde Amphitheater offers an intimate setting to relax with friends and enjoy live jazz surrounded by the natural beauty of the Callanwolde Estate. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, food and drink. The amphitheater features VIP tables and Lawn seating for General Admission. To celebrate 26 years of Jazz on the Lawn we are bringing back fan favorites to each show! More details to be announced.

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Libations & Conversations
Sep
19

Libations & Conversations

Libations & Conversations is more than an event it’s an offering. A moment of reflection and celebration rooted in healing, storytelling, and intentional connection.

This first volume centers Black men’s mental health through visual art, audio storytelling, and conversation. We’ll gather, listen, share, and pour into one another.

Non-alcoholic cocktails by @coffeewasblack
Photography & visuals by @photojones.co
Panel conversation + reflection space

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Exhibition Opening: (pre-ter-nat-u-ral)
Sep
19

Exhibition Opening: (pre-ter-nat-u-ral)

The Spruill Gallery is proud to announce our next exhibition, "Preternatural," featuring works by Pam Longobardi and Dana Montlack that explore themes related to humanity's relationship with the natural world.

Alongside this new exhibition will be an installation sculpture by Atlanta artist Noah Reyes entitled "Under Construction." Drawing from a background in construction, Reyes will create a custom-built structure within the gallery, exploring the concept of constructed environments and their creation.

"Preternatural" and "Under Construction" will be on display from September 19 - October 30, and a free opening reception will be held on September 19 from 6-9 PM. Come visit the gallery and see this exciting combination of art!

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INTERCHANGE: Art Collaboration
Sep
18

INTERCHANGE: Art Collaboration

Join us for this annual collaboration featuring faculty from all four disciplines of the College of the Arts. This unique presentation of live performances celebrates the creativity that all artistic disciplines share with one another. While there, visit the UK-related art exhibits in the galleries, have a cuppa, and enjoy a UK snack!

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Exhibition Opening: Now You See Me
Sep
18

Exhibition Opening: Now You See Me

Now You See Me is a collection of large-scale ambrotypes from Tulsa-based artist Adam Davis featuring members of Atlanta's Black LGBTQIA+ community. The selection is part of Davis's larger project, Black Magic, an effort to create 20,000 tintype portraits from the Black diaspora.

In the adjacent Reading Room, Build Your Archive.

More Info HERE

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Opening Exhibition: Being Frank
Sep
14

Opening Exhibition: Being Frank

Let’s be Frank. A community of Atlanta-based LGBTQIA+ artists united in our mission to challenge societal norms, dismantle insular beliefs, and provoke meaningful dialogue around art, culture, politics, sexuality, and gender. Through group exhibitions and collaborative projects, we aim to create spaces where subjects are explored with authenticity, respect, and courage. This is the inaugural exhibition of FRANK founding artists.

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Curatorial Talk: Insistent Presence
Sep
14

Curatorial Talk: Insistent Presence

Celebrate the opening of special exhibition Insistent PresenceContemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection with a lecture from curator Margaret Nagawa.  

Drawn from the collections of the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Insistent Presence features works of sculpture, painting, ceramics, and printmaking by 24 artists who have lived and work on the African continent and in the diaspora.

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Algorave - Livecode Showcase
Sep
13

Algorave - Livecode Showcase

Step into the future of performance where code, sound, and movement collide.

Data Dancers ATL presents Algorave – Livecode Showcase, a night of experimental beats, audiovisual magic, and algorithmic art, all performed live by Atlanta-based artists turning raw code into rhythm. No pre-recorded tracks, no setlist — just 30-minute sets of spontaneous, real-time creation using live coding platforms.

Expect glitchy textures, hypnotic visuals, strange loops, unexpected grooves - and a dance floor where art + tech intersect.

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Hambidge Hive Annual Auction
Sep
13

Hambidge Hive Annual Auction


This summer, Hambidge Hive arrives-15 floors up! With panoramic city views, we're flipping the 15th floor of Uptown Atlanta into a full-on creative takeover-think connected rooms, pop-up galleries, cozy lounges, and immersive installations. We will create a unique Hambidge satellite with experimental works, performances, and unexpected moments of connection-all set against sweeping city views. September 13 marks the 30th anniversary of our annual Hambidge Auction, join us to bid on work, view the installations, and party. 

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